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Fiber Optic Splicing Techniques

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What should be done to the fibers in the loose tube before cable splicing?

Join the strength members of each cable (correct)

Attach splice protectors

Strip the first splicing fiber

Apply a sealing compound

What must be attached to identify the fiber numbers in the cable joint closure?

Splice protectors

Tags (correct)

Heat shrink sleeves

Sealing compound

What is the purpose of slipping splice protectors over each fiber?

To protect the fiber after splicing (correct)

To apply a sealing compound

To join the strength members of each cable

To prepare for application of heat shrink sleeves

When should the sealing compound or heat shrink sleeve be applied to the cables and closure?

After splicing is complete Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended temperature range for charging the battery?

0 to 45°C Signup and view all the answers

What should be done before storing the splicer if it's not going to be used for a while?

Remove the battery Signup and view all the answers

What should be used to clean the splicer to prevent malfunction and damage?

99% pure alcohol Signup and view all the answers

Why should the power cord be disconnected by grasping the plug, not the cord?

To reduce the risk of electric shock Signup and view all the answers

What is the most popular technique used for achieving low splice losses?

Fusion splicing Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of providing a proper protector after fusion splicing?

Mechanical protection and moisture protection Signup and view all the answers

Why can a very good mechanical splice for multimode fibers have an optical performance as good as fusion spliced fiber or glue spliced?

The index matching material used in mechanical splices Signup and view all the answers

Which process involves withdrawing the fibers to a specified distance, preheating the fiber ends, and bringing the fiber ends together for high temperature fusion?